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Several Area Schools Awarded Funds For Before & After School Programs
April 29, 2024
(Des Moines)– Some area school districts have been awarded funding from the Iowa Department of Education to expand and sustain before-and-after school programs at elementary schools. The Alta-Aurelia, Clay Central-Everly, Emmetsburg, and Sibley-Ocheyedan school districts will receive a share of nearly $6 million in competitive grants awarded to 67 Iowa schools. The funds can be […]
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City Of Arnolds Park Flushing Hydrants
April 29, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– The city of Arnolds Park is flushing fire hydrants today (Mon. 4/29) and Tuesday (4/30). Residents in neighborhoods where the flushing is taking place may notice a temporary drop in water pressure and some discoloration. Anyone experiencing that should run the cold water tap until the water is once again clear.
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Severe Weather Possible Tuesday
April 29, 2024
(Undated)– Forecasters say we will need to pay close attention to the weather Tuesday (4/30). The Storm Prediction Center says all of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, southeast South Dakota and Northeast Nebraska will be under a risk for severe weather Tuesday. They say large hail and damaging wind would be the primary hazards, but tornadoes […]
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IGL Fishing Club To Assist Again This Year With Walleye Weekend
April 29, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– Walleye Weekend is coming up this weekend on the Iowa Great Lakes. Dean Jacobsen of the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club tells KUOO news they’ll be doing their part to assist with the event again this year… Jacobsen encourages everyone to use some extra caution out on the water this coming weekend.
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Iowa Farm Bureau Honoring Conservation-Minded Producers
April 29, 2024
(Undated)– Nominations are now being taken to recognize Iowa farmers who go above and beyond to conserve resources and the environment. The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation is in its 73rd year of awarding the Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year, which honors Iowa farmers committed to environmental stewardship and conservation. Farm Bureau president Brent Johnson […]
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Youth In Philanthropy Raises Record Amount
April 29, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– The Okoboji Foundation’s Youth In Philanthropy program is coming off of another very successful campaign. Program Coordinator Ryan Maris says the group raised a record-breaking $85,845, exceeding their initial goal of $75,000. The Okoboji Foundation will announce their 2024 Youth in Philantropy awards, along with the Okoboji Foundation’s grant awards, at an event […]
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DNR Officials Warn Against Picking Up What May Appear To Be Orphaned Baby Wildlife
April 26, 2024
(Undated)– Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources are urging people to leave what may appear to be orphaned baby animals out in the wild, alone. It comes as the wildlife baby season has arrived. Karen Kinkead (kin-cade), Wildlife Diversity Program Coordinator for the Iowa DNR, says most mammals are largely nocturnal and that […]
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Sentences Handed Down In Animal Abuse Case
April 26, 2024
(Storm Lake)– Two people have been sentenced on animal neglect charges in a case out of Buena Vista county. 33-year-old Veronica Lopez Munoz and 63-year-old Juana Munoz both of Storm Lake, pleaded guilty to charges of animal neglect, a Class D Felony. Both were sentenced to a suspended prison term, and placed on probation with […]
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Event Raises $33,000 For Clay County Fair Foundation
April 26, 2024
(Spencer)– Organizers say the 3rd Annual Farm to Fork FUNdraiser was a big success. They say the April 18th event raised more than $33,000 for the Clay County Fair Charitable Trust. They thank everyone who helped make the event a success again this year. It consisted of a four-course meal, a quilt raffle, a 50/50 […]
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